Castle Whisky Bar & Bistro in Highland

We went there for dinner on Thursday night for our anniversary. When we had finished our two courses the waitress presented us with the bill even though we hadn't asked for it. She said take your time there is no rush. We were still drinking our wine when she appeared with the card machine even though we hadn't aksed. I was so taken aback that I just paid. I decided to compain about the way we were treated. I spoke to the manager who offered us a bottle of wine as compensation. The watress also added on a 10% service charge which she didn't deserve. She was rude and abrupt and seemed to single us out as she didn't do this to any of the other diners. I am appalled at the way we were treated.

The staff was friendly and attentive. The pizzas were Naples style and delicious. You can even get a haggis pizza; although, I just stuck with pepperoni and sausage. They have more seating in the back…plenty of seating.

The food was good, and the service great, but I was expecting a better menu from a hotel of this level. My own fault, really, as I didn't check the menu when I booked the room and dinner. The bar and whisky range was very good indeed, and the hotel is known for this. The bistro menu was largely pizzas, with a few pub standards - burger, fish and chips, etc. which was not what I expected from a hotel of this level. So this is not a bad review, more a warning to check that the menu suits before booking dinner!

Lovely evening meal. Choice of food was not vast but sufficient. Food itself was very tasty - we had pizzas and Caesar salad.

Main hotel and the bar are very olde worlde and full of character. The staff are friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely and very quirky. BUT the dining room is bland and devoid of any character at all, rather like a school canteen. The menu is very restricted, fish and chips, burger, fried fish and a veggie option, or a pizza (lots of pizzas) . Not really what you'd expect in a hotel charging £360 a night for 2 people. The food wasn't even presented or cooked well, eh burger and chips, was just that, no salad or anything to brighten up the plate. Breakfast was mediocre, pleasant cold offerings , hot was bacon and eggs that were on a hotplate and had been there a while. Again at breakfast the staff were good. Generally poor value and a disappointment.

Food is very good. Predominantly pizza dishes on the menu, but also a decent number of other dishes. Their fish dish and broccoli side dish were excellent. Very accommodating service.

Stopped here for lunch, no staff in bar so stood there for 10 minutes, wandered through the back and got a table in restaurant however the room was noticeably cold so we all put our jackets back on! Was really disappointed in menu - its pizza or pizza or pizza or fish and chips basically. Its a mish mash of a menu to be honest and actually quite hard to read with faint brown small font on brown paper- not very inclusive! Have to say the sweet potato soup was lovely, full marks, however the fish (on the small side portion wise) and chips was nothing special, not too sure the chips were frozen efforts and my pizza (there was nothing I really fancied on the menu) was soggy in the middle so it was disappointing and only ate 1/4 of it. So, not overly impressed. Went to the toilets, still old style paper towels, no electric hand dryers and noticed the decor and the carpets all a bit tired. I think you need more than the fact the building is a castle to impress, shame as it could be really lovely, the bar is a nice cosy area. Perhaps evening meals have a better menu but I do not think I would rush back for lunch. It's not that cheap either..................

Struggled to find anywhere that did take away pizza in Dornoch so went here and although the restaurant prices for pizza were £13+, we thought it would be cheaper for take away. Unfortunately not. So nearly £50 for 3 take away pizzas which were OK in both size and quality felt quite steep to me and I would hesitate to come back. Reduce the prices or increase the size and quality and I would definitely return. Not really sure why there is no take away pizza place in Dornoch though. If someone was willing to open one, I think they would be doing OK...!

This restaurant has a comfortable, relaxed vibe. I have a food intolerance that makes choosing a meal from any menu very challenging to say the least . The server and chef at this restaurant accommodated my dietary needs without question . The meal was delicious and suited my needs . Many many thanks for going the extra mile. The Castle Whisky Bar and Bistro is well worth a visit for its great menu , wonderful staff and welcoming ambience .

Nach einem langen Spaziergang entlang dem Meer, respektive dem Golfplatz, besuchten wir die sehr gemütliche Whiskybar und genehmigten uns ein feines, dunkles Bier.

New menu was good, we had Pizza and belly pork, both very tasty dishes. Front of house were very attentive and service was quick. Would recommend.

My partner and I had an excellent meal here on Friday evening. I felt compelled to leave a review because our meal was truly on par to that of a top quality restaurant, which I think is an impressive feat for a hotel restaurant. The food was amazing and so well executed, everything from flavours to presentation was outstanding. I had the fish of the day (salmon) and my partner the beef, both were faultless. The staff were very friendly and prompt. Would definitely return again! We also drank at the bar and were very impressed with the knowledge of the staff.

Nice place to sit and immerse yourself in the water of life. Fabulous selection of drams and all very smartly presented. I felt it had a slightly formal feel but, given it’s part of the Castle Hotel, that’s only to be expected. Will be back…

We had a lovely kunch here. Food very tasty and something to suit everyone. Very spacious in the restaurant and felt safe. Staff were friendly and helpful

Was ignored when we walked in and wasn’t offered a seat until we asked. After 15 minutes of waiting for them to take our order we had to call out. Ella had no knowledge of the local drinks and was rude throughout our visit. A venue with lots of potential that completely missed the mark. Only positive was the Black Isle Lager.

The service was adequate and friendly if a little perfunctory. The food was nice with no complaints but it is more like pub than a hotel restaurant and the prices were inflated like lost hotels. The room was very bland and lacked ambience, and even though light outside they had all blinds shut which made it feel like a school dining room. Would go back but only if they adjusted the prices to reflect the level of food offered, rather than what they aspire to.

Table booked well in advanced but 90 minutes before our arrival the proprietor cancelled our table to give to a bigger party.Extremely disappointed to be offered another table which I believed was not safe due to its location next to the entrance of the seating area.

Following the sign against the wall which advised customers to find a table and order drinks on the left we did just that. Beer garden was at about 40% capacity and as we went to order drinks we were abruptly asked “are we residents” No, “are we staying at the hotel tonight” No, sorry we can’t serve you. Glad we took our custom elsewhere!

Visited on a Tuesday night for a quick drink during our overnight in Dornoch. We entered and made our way to the empty bar and mentioned we were only there for a drink. The woman behind the bar said we should go to the restaurant and they'd find us a seat. On we went. We spoke to a guy who going by his uniform was the shift manager and said we'd been sent to him. From the start he didn't seem keen to entertain us and stated they were "very busy but could fit us in for one drink." OK we said and he asked us what we wanted as we stood there. I asked if he had a drinks menu and he told me no which I found incredible so we just plumped for the first drinks that came into out heads and made our way in to the beer garden. We spent about 45 minutes there and other than delivering our drinks not one staff member came near us. They did go to other tables and one even got the mysterious drinks menu! We considered leaving at one point to see if anyone ran after us to pay but decided to do the right thing and search for a staff member to take our money. Maybe all the other customers were residents but the second you have customers in they should all be treated the same. Worth noting as well that of the 10 tables outside no more than 5 were taken at any point. A long review for one round of drinks but that's how annoying it was for no apparent reason. Enough for us to mention it to people when they ask us about Dornoch. Pity.

Been to the restaurant and indeed have stayed in the castle before and very enjoyable on all occasions. Until today.We were told the restaurant was closed and told to sit at a table in the bar area. The menu was brunch/lunch. Not a good place to be if you have hearing issues...very noisy and not a relaxed atmosphere. The food took ages to arrive. The waiter was rude and abrupt, difficult to understand as he spoke so fast. Whilst we were waiting for our food....at least 3 if not 4 more groups of people arrived and were taken through to the dining area to eat!! The menu did not reflect what was on the plate. 6oz Scotch beef burger, cheddar, mustard mayo, jenga chips, salad arrived in a bun. If the menu had said that I would have asked to have it without the bun...waste of food because I cant eat it. The mustard mayo was non existent as i think it had soaked into the bun and the was a horrible smoky taste. Not sure if it was the cheese or the burger. Chips were very nice. Salad was nice but served in a tub suitable more for chips. Lovely coffee. Horrible carrot cake and horrible millionaires shortcake. A very small Diet coke cost £1.75! A blackcurrant and lemonade served in a half filled gin glass, charged £1.25. Nice place to sit and have a drink or a coffee and scone by the fire but not for a relaxing lunch.Waiter needs some customer service training.

Prices and quality of brunch menu is worth a visit. Pancakes and bacon, french toast with bananas all delicious.

We enjoyed our meal but it was a bit overpriced and the ambiance is really lacking. We were there for an early dinner, around 6:30pm, but the music was very low, the lightly too high, and it felt like we were in a dining hall and not a rather pricey restaurants. The bar had great ambiance; I wish they had translated that to the restaurant. The service was great as was the food so it made up for it.

A lovely bar with huge whisky selection. Friendly staff (who found more chairs for our group) and nice ambiance. On pricey side but good service, nice glasses and quality drinks. Well worth a visit.

Had dinner here... food good but not great! For the price expected more. Restaurant needs refurbishment.

Visited here whilst staying nearby. The restaurant was very quiet for a Monday evening. We ordered crab and macaroni starter and the smoked salmon. Both were very nice. For mains we had venison which was lovely and the hake. Unfortunately my side dish of broccoli was completely forgotten and therefore arrived very late into the meal. Also had the baked Alaska to share which was ok but heavy on the whisky as it wasn’t set alight well enough so this spoilt the flavour somewhat. Price wise although the food was nice, it’s priced more aligned to fine dining restaurants and I would question whether it’s value for money on that basis given our experience. Slightly disappointing as a result.

Wir haben dort nicht gegessen, nur einen Whiskey getrunken (sehr gemütlich auf dem Sofa am Kamin) aber der Barkeeper hat sich Zeit genommen und uns ein bisschen in die Whiskeykunde eingeführt. Von dem Balblair, den er uns empfohlen hatte, hab ich gleich am nächsten Tag in der nahen Destillerie eine Flasche gekauft.

Thomas did a great job of navigating us around Scotland’s Whiskey regions. We started with the local distillery’s before sampling some from further afield. Great company and a fun afternoon.

Good atmospere inside, pleasant terrace in the garden. A world of whiskies available. Friendly staff. Nice place.

Great drinks specially gin and tonics. Great food had both dinner and lunch here. The service was very good and the servers really took care of us. Highly recommend

A group of 10 of us had dinner in the Hotel Restaurant while spending the weekend in Dornoch, and we were rather underwhelmed.

My partner and I visited here recently as a wee treat for ourselves. After having seen that there is a new chef and the photographs I’d seen on social media, I was really excited to try it. As soon as I saw the scallops on the menu, despite the price of £14, I was keen to get them as id saw a photo they’d posted of them on social media and they looked huge! To my complete disappointment, I got 3 tiny scallops. It was a nice dish, tasted fine and were cooked fine, but it was nothing memorable, especially for that price. My partner had the pigeon salad, which he really enjoyed. I had the lamb dish, which good, it was cooked well. My partner had the pork 3 ways and again, it was fine, tasted nice. Our desserts were much like the starters. £11 for a plate of strawberries and sorbet! We were expecting this to be absolutely outstanding for this price, but that’s all it was, strawberries and sorbet. Couldn’t believe it. I had the coffee and doughnuts, which thankfully was absolutely beautiful. Which for its price I’d probably pay over and over again, as it was that beautiful. Felt in this instance, the prices just didn’t match the quality of the dishes, with the exception of the coffee and doughnuts, which is a shame. This is definitely a place for the tourists with plenty of money to spend.

Quick visit to Dornoch and could not resist having an impromptu scotch tasting. Everyone in our group of four ordered a different single malt and we retired to the garden to sample and share. Bar staff were very helpful with recommendations and really friendly. The bar is nice the garden is terrific - if the weather cooperates.

The food in the bistro is excellent. Friendly young staff takes care of you. Before or after the meal you can relax in the bar and enjoy a drink. Ask for the extensive whisky menu!

We were staying for 2 nights at the hotel and enjoyed, may loved, 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts. The bar is small and replete with character, a joy. The meals were all excellent and the service was exemplary. Overall, as matches the hotel, a classy experience.

This hostelry has a distinct feel of quality about it. There are lots of interesting whiskies on show and available. Staff were helpful and efficient. The decor was tasteful with a sensible mixture of the old and new.

Gorgeous bar with an endless whiskey selection. Very pleasant and helpful staff. I highly recommend making a pit stop here

Das Essen war gut, die Auswahl an Speisen aber bescheiden, der Service überfreundlich aber nicht ganz professionell. Leider kann man in der gemütlichen Whiskybar daneben nur bis 17:00 essen.

Been visiting Dornoch for 40 years - based on past experiences, avoided the restaurant at the Dornoch Castle - no longer - read about new chef, emphasis on good, well-prepared local food and visited for dinner - a good choice - service, food excellent; try the in-house gin, gin cured salmon, home-made bread - all excellent; main was very well-prepared, flavor-full halibut.

en plus d'être très beau et chaleureux (pierre et bois, cheminée) ce pub célébrissime chez les amateurs de whisky (450 références, de £3 à £350 le dram de 2,5 cl) propose du finger food de qualité.

Great set up with a Fab collection of Whisky & Gins. Tasting and buying select bottles is a must. Staff are very enthusiastic and knowledge of the products is immense.

We stopped off in Dornoch and decided to try The Castle Garden Restaurant as we enjoyed the look of the menu.

Excellent food well presented with good choices from menu - although bar area was being used as restaurant but staff tried hard to create a good atmosphere, helped with huge open dog fireplace

We had a super weekend at the Dornoch castle. We did the whisky tasting- great meal & thoroughly enjoyed the wine and whiskies! Very friendly staff & we will return.

Wanted to sample the great attractions of.this bar, which has wooden floors, low settees and a fireplace, but was advised that they don't accept.dogs. it wasn't dinner time and no food was around, so I tentatively asked the brusque barmaid why.

Maybe we’ve been unlucky that night… but (unfortunately) we totally have to disagree with the good reviews for this restaurant :-(

Well known for the excellent range of whisky and not just restricted to Scotland. Had an excellent 9 y.o. Laphroig and at 61.4% was very smooth. They also have fine local beer from the Cromarty brewery on tap.

This review is in respect of the whisky bar only, which was great. The staff are knowledgable and able to work with a budget to give you a fantastic experience (you can spend hundreds in this place!).

We did not stay here but had a meal which very average and expensive for what we had (burger and chips)!

We stopped in here for sone whisky. The staff id ultra -friendly (especially the brunette who was going to the Orkneys, hope she had fun!). Ask the staff about whiskey, they know what they are talking about. There is a large garden if you happen to be lucky enough to have sun. Atmosphere inside is very nice. Another couple loudly complained when they wouldn't light the fireplace (in early September on a warm day) but the staff handled them beautifully.

Having eaten here previously we were expecting something good but after the meal we felt let down especially considering the large bill! My cured salmon starter was tasteless so its as well there was not too much of it! My wife's main course was O.K but the meat in my main course which was lamb was hardly edible as it was so fatty. If there is one thing I do not like it is unrendered lamb fat. However the vegetables and sauce that accompanied it were good. No explanation was given with the cheese dessert and some of the cheeses were dry. The service was mediocre and not what is expected at these prices. Much better value for money can be obtained within a short distance from this establishment.

We had a table booked in the restaurant at 7.30 and having stayed and dined in the hotel in 2017 were looking forward to dinner.

This is the best whisky bar if you want a combination of selection, knowledge from the staff, and unpretentious atmosphere.

The Castle Whisky Bar has great drinks and snacks. Great atmosphere and comfortable. Friendly staff and well-crafted drinks.

Couple of visits to the whisky bar, very knowedgable staff, talk to you, try to make suggestions, let you sniff the options and carefully fill the glass. Dont bother with the list its huge and intimidating butu do listen to the bar staff / experts.

Vous venez pour découvrir le gin local, vous vous asseyez, vous attendez, on vous regarde, vous attendez, personne ne vient vers vous pour vous proposer la carte, vous attendez...

The Whisky Bar is definitely a whisky connoisseurs kind of place. Very knowledgable staff. Fantastic collection (hundreds) of whisky's to choose, from a standard dram (around £3) to eye watering rare ones. definitely be back!

We ate at both the bar and bistro.

My Wife, daughter and I dined at this restaurant to be presented with great food. We ordered starters which ranged from smoked salmon, pork belly and scallops. Mouth wateringly delicious. We all chose the lamb as our main course and could not have been more delighted. We then had a Scottish cheese platter and again very good. The Whiskey Bartender whose name I cannot remember recommended a great Scottish nip and we also tried their special Duncroch Castle Gin which was to die for. I rate this restaurant highly and will certainly return when we come back to Scotland.

These comments relate to the dining room, not the whisky bar.

Took friends out for dinner ( his birthday). The three of us tried different starters and desserts. Basking in delightful sunshine.

My wife and I eat here regularly and we decided to try the new bar snacks. We had the haggis bonbons, chorizo snacks, Jenna chips with aoli and the mac and cheese bites. Absolutely amazing - we were very impressed and will return for lunch

Had some drinks after dinner in the whisky bar in Dornoch castle. There is so much great stuff to choose from, just incredible. The highlight for the visit was an older glen grant 1 (10 year old cs from 80’s / 90’s)

Service was excellent, very attentive staff with all fresh locally sourced food. The food was prepared to a very high standard of cuisine. Good selection of wines.

We didn't have starters, hubby had a sirloin steak which came with a slice of tomato, large mushroom and 8 chunky chips. The portion was not large but my husband said the steak was superb. I had the hake which was beautifully presented and tasted good too. My sticky toffee pudding was excellent and hubby ordered his favourite - black forest gateau which was very tiny and looked nothing like it. We had 2 beers, 1 glass of wine and 1 coffee, the bill was just under £100. The dinner menu was very limited choice but we did enjoy our meal.

This was our first choice of restaurant in Dornoch, so we were pleased to get a reservation. Our table was booked for 7.30 and we arrived a few minutes early. The barman was welcoming and said he would be with us in a couple of minutes. He told us this a second time after going into the restaurant to ask someone to greet us. A member of the waiting staff came into the bar and (for a third time) said they would be with us in a couple of minutes. A tip for you - ask your guests if they'd like a drink, or can you take their coats, or even just take a seat. Instead of any of these, we were told we were early!

I travelled to Dornoch to alone on business so chose to dine somewhere different on this night.

We recently visited the whisky bar which was amazing. A wonderful selection and lots of whisky books to flick through. Great open fire and very comfortable. We dined in the restaurant and found the food excellent. The prices of the food were a little steep for a small highland town. The restaurant decor left a lot to be desired. Friendly yet professional staff.

We came, we saw, we drank. Brilliant gin, brilliant staff, brilliant whisky. Endless patience with us and had to kick us out at the end of the night!

Oltre ad aver bevuto il miglior gin tonic della nostra vacanza in Scozia (ce lo ricorderemo per un bel po!) abbiamo mangiato un’ottima Cullen skink! Lo consigliamo sicuramente!

En regnfuld, blæsende dag i oktober, spiste vi fish & chips på denne hyggelige restaurant/ cafe/ bar.

Gran variedad de Whisky, lugar muy agradable de paredes de piedra, muy bien atendido.

Worth a visit! Friendly and knowlegeable staff who shared local stories while taking us - 2 ladies - on an invigorating tour among whisky, gin and various accessories. Great for gifts!

The food was excellent- try the mussel- out there f the world. The halibut was superb- light and flavorful. Service was excellent and timely. Checked in frequently but not intrusive. You MUST try any and all of the deserts....fantastic! Bar is a place you must...

A great selection of local food set in an historic castle in the centre of the town. The venison was particularly good.

We came here after dinner for a drink. The bar had a great ambience, low lighting and a relaxing feel to it.

Popped in for a drink just to satisfy our curiosity. Gardens are beautiful to sit in and take a rest. Unbelievable selection of whiskeys and local brews.

The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, we loved the look and the selection of scotch available. The only down side was the staff didn't seem too bothered about any customer and the barman was to be kind a bit pretentious for our liking.

We enjoyed the traditional bar area for pre dinner drinks. When we were taken to the restaurant it was quite a surprise with the very modern feel. The young staff were very pleasant and helpful even though it was very busy. Everyone enjoyed their food the mussels particularly were good.

Incredibile trovare in un piccolo paesino un negozio così fornito. Tra l'altro ha ricevuto premi come esercizio per i suoi whisky. I whisky sono una panoramica abbastanza vasta in particolare su produzioni rare o di annate particolari. I prezzi di conseguenza sono elevati. In degustazione autentiche chicche ma a prezzi inavvicinabili.

We ate in the brassiere and had a great meal, though prices aren't really brassiere (£30 for a steak). Don't get me wrong the food, service and atmosphere was great, and the price was VFM.But the choice and knowledge of whiskey made the evening extra special. Only went for three shots, each on recommendation and only stopped due to driving the next day!Will visit again

I'm sorry I wasn't in the mood for something harder as the bar is known for its scotch tastings but my beer went down nicely while we sat in front of the fire. Very cozy and quiet. Should have had the tasting on our last night of the North Coast 500 but we did stay in the hotel!!! Fabulous!

One of the best hours spent during our stay in Dornoch thanks to a knowledgeable barman who knew how to take us to the edge of experience. For scotch amateurs, this is the place!

We ate at the Castle on the last night of our NC 500 trip and found the bar and restaurant to be fine. The bar is cosy and well worth a visit when in Dornoch. The restaurant was quite busy but the food was served well and the staff attentive.Nice little place.

On our last night of our Route 500 trip, my partner and I spent the night in Dornoch which was an excellent choice. We didn't spend too long in here unfortunately as we had a dinner reservation at 8.45 but upon arrival I could tell it's a place you would enjoy a few drinks in warm, quiet and cosy atmosphere for hours without realising. Woman at the bar seemed to be knowledgeable about whisky and very polite, nice relaxed and friendly atmosphere, I just wish we had more time to spend but next time!

We reserved a castle hotel but what we found rather ressembled a cafeteria and the bedroom was average. The staff was friendly but the entire restaurant room was disapointing (no decoration, dirty carpet, no charming atmosphere) and the food, too. We ate a burger, it was okay but not the best. One of us took local haddock but it was just fish and chips. We thought it would become better with a panacotta for the dessert, but it was gum-like. It was served with "crumble" and that was not crunchy at all. There were some berries but the strawberries were like cooked and not tasty. The sticky pudding was good, though. The dinner was the least good and most expensive one of our trip in Scotland! In summary there were nice people but the whole thing was definitely not worth the money.

Voor de lunch naar binnen en wat een verrassing. Topplek voor whisky maar ook topplek voor lunch en diner. Had een goddelijk gemarineerde zalm in ondermeer whisky en mn partner warme geitenkaasbollen. Jammer dat we nog moesten rijden, maar een verblijf daar in het hotel met zo een bar is vragen om plezier hebben.

A medium sized dining room behind a foreboding bar. Excellent beer served, and the menu included imaginative and well balanced flavours. We would go again.

The guy behind the bar, who was ever present on our many visits in five days, had an incredible knowledge of whiskey. My partner was celebrating his 50th so asked about whiskies from 1967. The barman knew all three that they served from that year in great detail. We also had dinner in the restaurant for 11 of us. Food was lovely and the service exceptional. A very friendly and welcoming hotel. Thank you!! Jen and Andy

Went here both nights of our stay in Dornoch, unreal amount of whisky and the staff are very very knowledgeable if you can't decide.The 64% Laphroaig whisky was an absolute experience!

This pub is one of the best of Dornoch. The decor inside is very typical and especially thanks to the barman for the hot chocolate !!! it is the best I drank in Scotland ever! At the opposite side of the street you will see the amazing Cathedral with a carpark very close also. Dont hesitate to eat something cause the food is delicious. "The" place to be in Dornoch.

We ate and drank here both very good.The menu is varied and good selection I picked chowder for my starter which was very tasty packed with fish and seafood almost a meal in itself.Mains was stuffed chicken on a bean cassoulet which was good but a little salty for our taste (don't use salt) and the beans a little aldente. But tasty.I regret however not having the mussels which was massive portions and looked and smelt good.After the meal we retreated to the whisky bar there we spent time chatting to the very knowledgable and enthusiastic barman who suggested we try a couple of whisky that fitted our taste but not readily available.Very good night.

Quizá sea el bar de whiskys Nro 1 del mundo (no he visitado demasiados!) pero lo que no tengo dudas es que sus bartenders saben mucho de maltas, se dedican a enseñarte y hacen la experiencia en este bar única.Si, además, podés charlar con otros expertos que visitan el lugar por la variedad y calidad de bebidas que sirven, tu noche está completa

We went to the Castle Whisky Bar and restaurant to have lunch and an hour later to have something to drink. I had a 14 year old Royal Brackla which was bottled in 1969 one of many rare whiskies that are available here. The hospitality is perfect and their knowledge about all the whiskies and the stories behind them is something special. I would recommend this whisky bar above all others that I have visited in Scotland.

The whiskey was great . The bar tender spent some time working through which ones he thought I would like. The wine is so so .

The bar side is very interesting with a load of scotches and other spirits, some made there. The beers were more craft thatn the usual Bellhaven, Tennant, Stella seen so frequently.Dinner was a bit of a disappointment due to service - our party of 8 split in to two 4s, and the flow from drinks to meal was slow, and the wait staff seemed overwhelmed by the options afforded by the bar. The bartender did pair a scotch with a chocolate dessert that was great, which was the highlight of the meal.

Didn't eat but tried a few of the rare whiskies under lock and key in their excellent cabinet. Lovely atmosphere. If I lived closer I would spend all of my money here.

Lovely village. Beautiful castle. Wonderful and very interesting whiskey bar. Superb dinner and wonderful breakfast. Owners of the whiskey bar are incredible people who are doing some great work distilling their own whiskey! Loved it very much! Highly recommend.

Good food, friendly staff, lots of whisky. Shame the restaurant area is very lacking in atmosphere could be so much nicer. About £30 per head.

Went in here to have a pint and a whisky.Very friendly staff.A very good of selection of whiskies which had me looking at the whiskylist for 15 minutes before I could decide.I could imagine with the fireplace lit in the evening, sitting in the couch with friends this place would be fantastic.So have to come back one day with foreamentioned friends.

Eccellent food and service,very good prices as well.Visited without booking but no problem at all,and minimal waiting time for table.5 star treatment.